Simulation of a Model Predictive Controller

Description| How it works



This app simulates a Model Predictive Controller (MPC) for a single input, single output (SISO) first order with time delay process.

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.xls file (61 KB)

How to use

Key in the plant parameters, the MPC model parameters and the MPC tuning parameters in the respective cells.

The optimization problem is solved by using the solver tool, use it to minimise the objective function in the cell M9. The solver tool will vary the MV moves in the control horizon to minimize the error over the prediction horizon.

In this app, the Prediction Horizon and control Horizons are fixed (30 secs and 100 secs respectively). Changing the control horizon will require changing the formulae in column V.

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